Residents have described feeling ‘stranded’ in their own homes as part of the A35 in west Dorset closes for roadworks - again

Thieves have cut a catalytic converter from a parked car.

UP to 20mm of rain is expected to fall across Dorset today after a yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office

Communities are delighted that 20mph limits will be introduced on roads in areas of west Dorset

A diversion of more than 20 minutes will be in place whilst emergency repair works are carried out to a country road

A sports bar in Bridport could be open for longer permanently as an application has been submitted to extend its hours into the night

The penalty comes after nearly 12,000 vulnerable OVO customers faced delays in receiving support through the Warm Home Discount scheme

20mph limits are to be introduced on roads in certain areas it has been announced.

A dead cow has washed up onto a beach in west Dorset

RESIDENTS are being warned to 'act now' as flooding is expected in parts of Dorset

A rare autobiographical manuscript by Bridport’s celebrated pharmacist was acquired in auction

Dame Prue Leith, judge on The Great British Bake Off, has announced she will be leaving the show after nine series.

Photographers across the county have been capturing incredible images of a natural phenomenon this week in west Dorset

Postcards will take centre stage in West Bay as a local historian brings the resort’s past to life through rare images

Photographers across Dorset have been capturing breath-taking images of a natural phenomenon

Thousands of pounds was raised for terminally ill children at the Lyme Lunge on New Year’s Day

HOSPITAL visitors are being urged to stay away if they are unwell as medics combat a surge of winter illness cases.

HOLIDAY accommodation, home extensions and significant refurbishment works features in the latest west Dorset planning approvals from Dorset Council.

A SERIES of household planning applications for west Dorset have been submitted to Dorset Council this week, including an unusual proposal for a tower.

A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.

Customers will be able to get money back on bottles and cans under new government rules to reduce waste at supermarkets and convenience stores.

A busy town centre convenience store has been listed on the market for £165k for the leasehold

A troublesome pothole on a busy West Dorset road has burst open for the fourth time in just over a month, prompting fresh calls for an investigation into why repairs keep failing

Crews were forced to remove a wood-burner to stop a chimney fire spreading in west Dorset yesterday afternoon

PART of the A35 is set to close overnight again from this evening

Buckham Fair, organised by Martin Clunes, his wife Philippa, and a committee, will return on August 2, 2026

Dorset residents are being warned to brace for snow before the end of the month following the latest forecasts from the Met Office

Trains are running at 5mph following works to restore an area of track impacted by a landslide

Sir Keir Starmer said the dispute with Donald Trump’s US over Greenland must be resolved through “calm discussion between allies”.

Sir Keir Starmer will speak at Downing Street today following threats from Donald Trump to ramp up tariffs until a deal is reached for the USA to buy Greenland.

A chimney fire in rural west Dorset sparked an emergency response from firefighters

The beauty of West Bay charms thousands of holidaymakers every year, and it’s no secret to locals that it’s on of the best places to live on the coast

As we enter the depths of winter, it’s easy for things to feel a bit bleak on the coast. But with the summer just around the corner, there is lots to be excited about in 2026

Here's the story behind the ill-fated Abbotsbury railway line in Dorset, which lasted just 70 years

This lovely old photo shows the Dorset landmark of The Cobb in Lyme Regis in its 1960s glory

This little church can be found in a Dorset village near one of the highest hills around

Learn more about one of the UK's most common spiders, the daddy long-legs (cellar spider), that you'll find in your home all year round.

The UK's most popular car models have been revealed - and your vehicle could be on the list.

RESIDENTS face paying more in council tax after Dorset Council said it would be increasing its share of the bill.

Here’s what this Hollywood actor thought of this town in Dorset

A TEMPORARY road closure could last a month as repairs are made to a property in Lyme Regis

Despite losing their first game of 2026 the Bees have looked sharp so far this season as they sit in second place in the South West Peninsula League

A war hero with a tragic tale had humble beginnings as a pupil of a school in north Dorset

A popular café in West Bay has closed as its owner describes an exciting new chapter for the business

A man from west Dorset has been arrested following a crash which left one person in hospital

Sewage pollution alerts have been issued in Dorset

Flood alerts remain in place across Dorset the county experiences more heavy rain

The deadline to have your say on the plans for the future of an iconic estate – which includes building nearly 100 homes in Beaminster – has been extended

LIVES are set to be put at risk as fire stations in Dorset are set to face the axe

A huge stretch of the A35 is set to close between Bridport and Axminster for almost a week